Patrick Wilson is an American actor and singer who won a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award nomination for his role as Joe Ritt in the HBO miniseries Angels in America. He gained international fame and recognition for playing Josh Lambert in the Insidious film series and Ed Warren in The Conjuring films. He is also best known for his starring roles in the CBS drama series A Gifted Man and in FX’s anthology series Fargo. Patrick plays Orm Marius / Ocean Master in the DC Extended Universe superhero film Aquaman.
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Patrick Wilson Biography
Patrick Wilson was born on the 3rd of July 1973, in Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America. He’s currently 49 years old.
| Birth Name | Patrick Joseph Wilson |
| Nickname | Patrick |
| Date of Birth | July 3, 1973 |
| Place of Birth | Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Age | 49 years old |
| Sun Sign | Cancer |
| Profession | Actor, Singer |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | English, Scottish, Scots-Irish, German, and Welsh |
| Residence | Montclair, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Religion | Christianity |
Family
- Father – John Franklin Wilson (Retired News Anchor)
- Mother – Mary Kay Wilson (Voice Teacher, Professional Singer)
- Siblings – Mark Wilson (Older Brother), Paul Wilson (Older Brother)
Education
Patrick attended Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg, Florida.
In 1995, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Wilson was awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut.
Patrick Wilson Personal Life
Patrick Wilson married Polish-American actress Dagmara Domińczyk on June 18, 2005. His wife is also a 1998 graduate of his alma mater Carnegie Mellon University. The couple welcomed their first child, a boy, Kalin Patrick Wilson on June 23, 2006. She gave birth to their second son, Kalin Patrick Wilson on August 9, 2009.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 6 feet 0½ inches Centimeters – 184 cm Meters – 1.84 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 83 kg Pounds – 183 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Patrick made his first on-screen appearance in the war film The Alamo, starring as William B. Travis.
Television Debut
In 2003, Patrick Wilson was cast as Joe Pitt in the HBO miniseries Angels in America. For his role, he received nominations for both the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie.
Famous For
He earned critical acclaim for starring in films like The Phantom of the Opera (2004), Little Children (2006), Watchmen (2009), Insidious film series (2010, 2013), The Conjuring film series (2013, 2016), The Commuter (2018) and Aquaman (2018).
His notable work in television includes Angels in America (2003), Girls (2013, 2017) and Fargo (2015).
Favorites Things
- Actor – Tom Hanks
- Sports – Baseball
- Baseball Team – New York Yankees
- Playwright – Tennessee Williams
- Drink – Caramel moonshine
Patrick Wilson Net Worth
Patrick Wilson has a net worth of $7 million dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
- Twitter – patrickwilson73
Patrick Wilson Facts
Patrick was awarded the Charles Willard Memorial Award for Undergraduate Excellence in Music Theatre while studying at Carnegie Mellon.
In 1999, Wilson made his Broadway debut in the musical Fascinating Rhythm.
He is a huge fan of the New York Yankees.
On November 20, 2010, in Yankee Stadium, he sang the United States National Anthem before the first football game in the new stadium, played between Army and Notre Dame.
He has appeared as a soloist with Tampa Bay’s Mostly Pops Orchestra.
Patrick has a horse named Frodo, inspired by The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).
In 2020, it was announced that he would make his directorial debut with Insidious: The Dark Realm, the fifth installment of the Insidious franchise. It would be a direct sequel to Insidious: Chapter 2 with both Wilson and Ty Simpkins reprising their roles.